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MINUTES
SUNNYVALE CITY COUNCIL
August 3, 1999
The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale met in a regularly scheduled meeting in the City Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Manuel Valerio presiding.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Mayor Valerio introduced Pete McHugh, Chairperson of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, who presented a check for Sunnyvale’s portion of Measure B Funds which are the result of a ½ cent sales tax measure passed by voters in 1996.
Mayor Valerio announced that Sunnyvale resident Lilias Street is celebrating her 106th birthday and wished her a happy celebration.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jack Walker, Jim Roberts, Pat Vorreiter, Manuel Valerio,
Stan Kawczynski, Fred Fowler, Julia MillerABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT:
Amy Chan, Assistant City Manager
Valerie Armento, City Attorney
David Boesch, Director of Community Development
Dan Rich, Assistant to the City Manager
Peter Gonda, Administrative Assistant, Department of Public Safety
Rosemary Varela, Sr. Office Assistant, City Clerk’s Office
Donna Hall, Interim Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Valerio announced a neighborhood party this evening between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Columbia Avenue.
Mayor Valerio introduced Donna Hall who will be serving as Interim Deputy City Clerk while the position of Deputy City Clerk is being recruited.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Miller inquired about 1B, the Master Social Worker Contract with the Santa Clara County Department of Social Services. Council Member Miller asked if the contract could be extended to two years instead of one year. Peter Gonda, Department of Public Safety, stated the City is pursuing a multi-year agreement with the County.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES (JULY 27, 1999) Vorreiter moved approval of minutes as submitted, seconded by Roberts and carried unanimously. |
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1B. |
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT: SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES—MASTER SOCIAL WORKER REPORT NO. 99-348STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the resolution. Title of Resolution No. 173-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES OF MASTER SOCIAL WORKER. Miller moved adoption of Resolution No. 173-99, seconded by Fowler and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE |
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AWARD OF CONTRACT: SEISMIC RETROFIT OF FOUR BRIDGES ST-97/09-98 AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS TO LOCAL AGENCY—STATE AGREEMENT REPORT NO. 99-349 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the resolution. Title of Resolution No. 174-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS TO LOCAL AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT REGARDING SEISMIC RETROFIT OF SUNNYVALE BRIDGES (ST-97/09-98). Vorreiter moved adoption of Resolution No. 174-99, seconded by Roberts and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE |
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AWARD OF CONTRACT #F9907-13 - ONE LOADER. REPORT NO. 99-347 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The City Council award a contract in the amount of $80,408 to Empire Equipment Company of Newark for one loader with accessories and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect. Vorreiter moved to award a contract in the amount of $80,408 to Empire Equipment Company of Newark for one loader with accessories and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect, seconded by Roberts and carried unanimously. |
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PURCHASE OF SEWER AND STORM LINE EASEMENTS—HERITAGE PARK APARTMENTS REPORT NO. 99-350 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the resolution. Title of Resolution No. 175-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND ACCEPT DEEDS AND GRANTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PURCHASE OF SEWER AND STORM LINE EASEMENTS AT HERITAGE PARK APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 555 E. WASHINGTON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE. Vorreiter moved adoption of Resolution No. 175-99, seconded by Roberts and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE |
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
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WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT LIST REPORT NO. 99-328 STAFF RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt the resolution. Title of Resolution No. 176-99: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE CONFIRMING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S REPORT AND ASSESSMENT LIST FOR WEED ABATEMENT. David Boesch, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report. The public hearing was declared opened and closed at 7:42 p.m.
Vorreiter moved adoption of Resolution No. 176-99, seconded by Miller and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: WALKER, ROBERTS, VORREITER, VALERIO, KAWCZYNSKI, FOWLER, MILLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE |
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PRE-APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA OF AUGUST 9, 1999 AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OF AUGUST 11, 1999 REPORT NO. 99-355That Council review the agenda and appeal an application where appropriate. No action on this item. |
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
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Werner Gans addressed the Council regarding traffic in residential neighborhoods; would like well-planned growth to sustain a downturn when and if that occurs; would like to know what the Council vision for the City is; would like a survey taken to determine what residents want.Dahl Phelps addressed the Council regarding non-conformity of small lots. Mitchell Loebell addressed the Council regarding the Twin Pines Manor sewer problems. Community Development Director Boesch stated the staff is meeting tomorrow regarding this issue and will report results of the meeting to Mr. Loebell. |
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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COUNCIL |
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NAC-1 |
Councilmember Miller inquired about the Wild Life Center of Silicon Valley and the funding. Assistant City Manager Chan stated the City is considering the funding request and will have a report to Council this coming Friday. |
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NAC-2 |
Councilmember Miller inquired about the "Lights Down" program. Community Development Director Boesch stated the City is using this program and has for several years. |
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NAC-3 |
Councilmember Miller inquired as to requests she had made to the Protocol Committee. Councilmember Walker stated the Committee would be meeting soon and would be taking up those issues at a later date. |
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Mayor Valerio announced the appointment of the new Director of Public Safety, Irwin Bakin. He will be starting by October 4th. |
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by,
Donna L. Hall
Interim Deputy City Clerk
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